Then again, ever so many people are unable to say no to the TV, but cultivating self-control along these lines is to your best interests. And since the heart is deceitful, guard against the path that leads to temptation.

Then there is matter of saying no to the importunity of friends.

Your best friends may well be your worst enemies when they entice you to pamper yourself, to yield to temptation, when they say, “Take it easy!” when you know full well you should exert yourself.

Yes, when temptation is sugar coated by the kindness of friends, then especially you must be able to say no.

Can you say no to sale talk? Be on guard; do not let the flattery of a clever salesman make you easy prey. You are the steward of your money, earned or yet to be earned.